Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
An archetypal or foundational image or figure, such as cultural heroes, ancestors, or animals, used in Pacific art to evoke memory and reaffirm shared cultural values.
AP course connection
Topic 9.3: 9.3 Theories and Interpretations of Pacific Art